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Does anyone have an emergency medical alert Bracelet for their lapband? If so:

  1. What do you have engraved on it?
  2. Where did you get it?

Thanks

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Here's a place that custom engraves medic alert jewelry:

Custom Medical Alert Bracelets Stylish Beaded and Engraved Free - Home

You probably should ask your doctor what info should be on there, but for sure you need "Gastric (or Lap) Band, No blind NG tube"

I don't have a Bracelet or tag, but I do carry a card in my wallet with that info.

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I got mine from Laurens Hope.com

I had my name

Gastric Lap Band

No NG Tube & NSAIDS

Allergies:

Dr. phone#

I love mine it was my reward for losing 50 pounds!!

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I got mine from Laurens Hope.com

I had my name

Gastric Lap Band

No NG Tube & NSAIDS

Allergies:

Dr. phone#

I love mine it was my reward for losing 50 pounds!!

Why No NSAIDS? I am having surgery on Friday and have not heard about that. What can you take instead?

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Freeforall,

Saw the Bracelet forum and started wondering if it was something that everyone was supposed to get or should. I know the questions were directed towards lap band patients but do you think gastric bypass patients will need them to. Sorry don't know much about medical ID bracelets, thanks brandyII

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I have one that I got at the jewelry store . . . actually I got two and had them customize it - since I never wore jewelry before, it was a treat. It has the "No NG tube, No NSAIDS or Aspirin and Lapband surgery on the back, with my name on the front with the medic alert symbol. I think you can google Medic Alert jewelry and find lots of choices too.

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These are great ideas. I am going to check out Laurenshope.com and see. If anyone else has any ideas or websites, let me know.

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"No NG tube, No NSAIDS or Aspirin" What does this mean? I've never been told anything about NSAIDS or Aspirin and what does No NG tube mean? I'm a little concerned because my doctor didn't say anything about this? If someone could fill me in, I would appreciate it! Thanks

Just figured out what NG tube was, no luck on why no NSAIDS or Aspirin yet.......................

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NSAIDS--I had to look it up.....Non-Steroid Anti Inflammatory Drug (anything to reduce fever, headachs, ibuprofen, etc.)--do a google search and you'll get lots of info.

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I know what they are, but was wondering why we're not suppose to take them? My doctor never mentioned anything about meds no to take, only to take pills smaller than M&M size.

thanks for your reply!

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It has been said that NSAIDS can deteriorate the lining of the stomach, which is of particular concern to banded folks and the erosion issue. There are many schools of thought on the subject, however, and some studies will tell you it isn't so. I put NO NSAIDS on my Bracelet "just in case"...I mean, what's the harm in taking Tylenol over Advil as long as it works for me, right? I stick with Tylenol.

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Stef--What else do you have on your Bracelet and where did you get it from.

I don't wear a lot of jewelry. I do wear a James Avery Charm Bracelet always. Do you think that I could get the info put on a charm and have it attached to my existing bracelet?

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Mine is from UMI - Home

And says on the front:

ADJ. GASTRIC BAND

W/ABDOMINAL MEDI-

PORT / NO NSAIDS &

NO NG TUBE W/O SCOPE

SEE BACK MORE DETAILS

Back:

My name

SURGEON - DR. ROBIN WOODHEAD

(his phone numbers)

MORE INFO IN WALLET

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